Southern Living Southern Living Instant Pot Recipes

TEST KITCHEN FAVORITE Southern Comfort Food Made SIMPLE Authentic Cajun flavors paired with a quick cook time? It’s almost too good to be true! Jambalaya ACTIVE 45 MIN. - TOTAL 1 HOUR, 15 MIN. SERVES 6 1 Tbsp. canola oil½ lb. smoked sausage, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds (1 ¾ cups slices)1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces (1 ½ cups pieces)2 ½ tsp. Cajun seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama), divided¾ cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 medium onion)½ cup chopped celery (from 1 large stalk)½ cup chopped green bell pepper (from 1 small bell pepper)½ cup chopped red bell pepper (from 1 small bell pepper)2 tsp. minced garlic (from 1 large garlic clove)3 cups chicken broth1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes2 cups uncooked long-grain rice2 dried bay leaves1 Tbsp. fresh thyme…

Quick Mississippi Pot Roast ACTIVE 20 MIN. - TOTAL 1 HOUR, 30 MIN. SERVES 8 Serve the meat over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. 2 Tbsp. canola oil3 lb. boneless chuck roast, trimmed1 ½ tsp. kosher salt1 tsp. black pepper2 medium-size (10 oz. each) red onions, quartered3 medium garlic cloves1 cup jarred pepperoncini salad peppers, plus 2 Tbsp. liquid from jar, divided¼ cup beef broth2 Tbsp. unsalted butter1 (1-oz.) envelope ranch dressing mix1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives 1. Select SAUTÉ setting on Instant Pot. Select HIGH temperature setting; allow to preheat. Add oil to cooker. Pat roast dry; sprinkle all sides with salt and pepper. Add roast; cook, turning often, until browned, 10 minutes. Remove from cooker. Add onions and garlic to cooker. Cook, stirring often to scrape browned bits,…

Soft-Boiled Eggs ACTIVE 10 MIN. - TOTAL 35 MIN. SERVES 6 1 cup tap water6 large eggsOptional garnishes: flaky sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped fresh chives 1. Pour tap water into Instant Pot. Place trivet in cooker; place eggs on trivet. Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place. Turn steam release handle to SEALING position. Select STEAM setting. Select LOW pressure for 4 minutes. (It will take 10 to 12 minutes for cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.) 2. Carefully turn steam release handle to VENTING position, and let steam fully escape. (Float valve will drop.) (This will take about 1 minute.) Remove lid from cooker. Transfer eggs to a bowl filled with ice water; let stand 10 minutes. 3. Remove eggs from ice water; peel and cut in…

Creamy Root Vegetable Soup ACTIVE 15 MIN. - TOTAL 45 MIN. SERVES 4 2 Tbsp. olive oil1 medium-size sweet onion, chopped1 ½ tsp. red curry powder1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger (from 1 [1-inch] piece)3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 1 cup)3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 1 ½ cups)2 medium-size sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces (about 5 cups)1 (32-oz.) container vegetable stock½ cup half-and-half, divided2 tsp. apple cider vinegar, divided¼ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt½ tsp. pure maple syrup½ cup chopped salted pistachios 1. Select SAUTÉ setting on Instant Pot. Select HIGH temperature setting; add oil to cooker. Heat oil 1 to 2 minutes; add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add curry powder and ginger.…

Classic Macaroni and Cheese ACTIVE 10 MIN. - TOTAL 45 MIN. SERVES 4 An Instant Pot quickly cooks the pasta for this rich version of mac and cheese. The macaroni is baked in a cheese custard instead of stirred into a sauce. 4½ cups water1 cup macaroni noodles1 large egg½ tsp. table salt1¼ cups milkCooking spray6 oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheeseFreshly ground black pepper 1. Place 2½ cups of the water in the inner pot of an Instant Pot. Stir in the macaroni, spreading into an even layer. Close the lid; turn Pressure Valve to SEALING. Cook at HIGH pressure for 3 minutes. Open the cooker using Quick Pressure Release. Drain the pasta. Rinse the inner pot, and return it to the cooker. Pour the remaining 2 cups of the water into the pot. 2. While…

Spaghetti and Meatballs ACTIVE 20 MIN. - TOTAL 55 MIN. SERVES 4 Everyone loves a good meatball, especially when your Instant Pot does the heavy lifting. 1 lb. 85/15 lean ground beef½ lb. ground pork2 large eggs, lightly beaten½ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley1 ½ oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about ⅓ cup), plus more for serving⅓ cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs)¼ cup whole milk2 large garlic cloves, grated (about 1 tsp.)2 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil3 cups water1 (24-oz.) jar marinara sauce12 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken in half 1. Stir together beef, pork, eggs, parsley, Parmesan, panko, milk, garlic, and 1 ½ teaspoons of the salt until combined. Shape mixture into 16 balls (about 3 tablespoons each). 2. Select SAUTÉ setting on Instant Pot. Add oil to cooker. Select HIGH temperature setting, and…